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Akinabalu Youth Hostel

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A view of a lush green area with a clock tower, a road with vehicles, and a building with a sign that reads "Handi".
A restaurant with tiled floors, wooden furniture, and large windows with colorful flags.
A kitchen with a wooden cabinet above the sink, holding various bottles.
A wooden bench outside a building with large green plants and a red door.
A room with two computers, a dining table, and chairs.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1st to 4th Floor, Lot 133 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Place, KK Plaza
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Kota Kinabalu Central Market
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and benches.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and benches.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden table, and benches.

Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A single bed with a metal frame, a green wall, a window with blue curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with a bed, a table, and two windows with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A single bed with a metal frame, a green wall, a window with blue curtains, and a ceiling fan.

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a small table, a chair, a trash bin, and a tapestry on the wall.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a small table, a chair, a trash bin, and a tapestry on the wall.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, Akinabalu Youth Hostel is next to Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Atkinson Clock Tower. This 15-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like coffee/tea in a common area and a 24-hour front desk.
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What's nearby

  • KK Plaza - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kota Kinabalu Central Market - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Centre Point - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 9 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tanjung Ria Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Coconut 太子椰 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Melanian 3 - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kenangan Coffee The Shore - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Todak Waterfront Hawker Center - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Akinabalu Youth Hostel offers free WiFi in public areas and coffee in a common area. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, and answer any questions about the accommodations.
32-inch TVs come with digital channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and bidets.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with premium digital channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Akinabalu Youth Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth
Akinabalu Youth Hostel Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Akinabalu Youth Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

Akinabalu Youth Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see close to Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, and within a short walk of KK Plaza. You'll also find Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

No, there isn't parking at this hostel.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel feature a casino at the property?

No, Akinabalu Youth Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What do couples enjoy most about Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will value amenities like a rainfall showerhead, a city view in some rooms, as well as a 24-hour front desk.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel have a hot tub?

No, this hostel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Akinabalu Youth Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Akinabalu Youth Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Akinabalu Youth Hostel.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel have connecting rooms available?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

The closest major airport to Akinabalu Youth Hostel is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.8 mi away (17 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at Akinabalu Youth Hostel.

Akinabalu Youth Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Armagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place in KK

Perfect location, helpful and kind staff, very friendly atmosphere. Great value of money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice, and Cheap place to stay

Nice and clean place to stay. It is easy to find and locate at lots of eatery place.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good location. Friendly staff.

Great location. Very helpful staff. I stayed in a double room. The room was okay. The location is great. Close to restaurants and night market. Breakfast was not very good but you get what you pay for. I enjoyed the stay because the staff were friendly. You have to go upstairs to get to the reception.Then further up to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hs

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

한국분들!!!나 돈업다 하눈붐들 보say영!!young!!!

정말 친근하다 근데 혼숙 열명 방은 추천하지 않아요 코를 너무 많이 골고 수압이 너무너무 약해요ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅜㅠ 근데 직원들이 너무 친절해서 모든게 잊혀집니다ㅠㅠㅠ여자분이라면 여성룸4명을 추천 드려요 근처 저렴한 식당도 나쁘지 않아요
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfort

Stay was really good , everything was lovely and the staff were friendly . Perfectly located near to everything
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Momoko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staffs are very kind and there is breakfast! The toilets and bathrooms are clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Blair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were nice, showers and toilets clean. Breakfast left a little to be desired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean amazing hostel

Brilliant hostel in a good location. We stayed in the double room with fan, and we found that the fan was enough to keep us cool. The shared bathrooms are really clean and on every floor, the shower is hot and powerful which is a nice treat for us when budget backpacking! Staff at the hostel are really friendly, we booked a couple of trips with them and they all went well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mickey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

街の中心部近くの便利なホテル

エアポートからのバスは近くのホライズンホテル前まで５リンギットです。 ホテルの入り口が表示が小さく細いので分かりにくいかも。２階が受付になります。 WiFiはストレスなく繋がります。 街内は徒歩圏で便利なロケーションです。 部屋は綺麗に清掃され気持ちいいです。 ベッドのシーツはリクエストしないと取り換えがないようです。
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ki Yam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Budget Stay

The hostel is a budget stay with very convenient location. We chose an air-conditioned room and the environment is cozy. Light breakfast is provided.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

21

Liked: Staff & service

Good

Cheap price Clean bed room Nice staff Free WiFi but top floor can’t connect with Broken computer Toilet too small but acceptable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and nice staff

Very convenient location. Staff are very nice and helpful. Recommend!
Verified review

8/10 Good

マッキー

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

居心地の良いホステル

チャイナタウンの中にある感じのホステルで、周りにたくさんのレストラン、ファーストフード、コンビニがある。 静かでロビーにたくさんのバックパッカーが集まりネットサーフィンをしている。 朝食も付いていて有り難い限りだ。
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Over all, sevice including staff is terrible. Not cozy, too hot room . Plus, not easy to find wifi signal.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hostel fair price

Really nice hostel with lovely staff. Room was nice & a good size. Good AC. Wifi even worked in the room even though that was not promised. Booked a really good tour to Kinabalu Park. Cheap beers even cheaper than the shop. Great location close to everything. Breakfast is great. Free water & use of fridge. Definitely recommended
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location ,friendly staff , awesome experience
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So cosy

High recommend. The private room are comfortable. Near at restaurants, bank and also grocery store.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wolter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Basic hostel with friendly staff

Everything is really clean and tidy. Staff is very friendly and would love to help you. Rooms are really basic. Dont expect to much from breakfast. But compared to the price everything is great.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The environment was comfy. the housekeeping was awesome!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for - cheap and clean

For the price, it was a good place to stay with the free breakfast of toast, one hard boiled egg, hotdogs, cake, instant noodles and free flow of tea and coffee! The room i was in was small for 4 persons, and was more like a store room, with two windows opening out to the common area, not to the outside. The larger dormitory rooms looked more spacious and airy. The shower was a very small trickle, so much so it was faster for me to bathe from the lower tap. Better if there had been a pail, and a bucket bath would have been more satisfying. It was very noisy from the road traffic, and while there is a designated smoking area, the smoke tends to drift to the other common areas. So if you're sensitive to cigarette smoke, not a good place to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hostel

Lovely hostel and lovely staff, very helpful. Perfect place to stay in KK
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kangto

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort